10 Best hikes and trails in Lamington National Park

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Best trails in Lamington National Park

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Lamington National Park is located on Queensland's Lamington Plateau of the McPherson Range. Its landscape consists of mountains with panoramic views, lush rainforests, creeks and waterfalls home to many animals, including threatened bird species, making it a great place to hike, camp and watch wildlife.

The park lies on the southern edge of the Scenic Rim, a chain of mountains stretching from the Gold Coast hinterland to Mount Mistake and is joined by parks, such as the Border Rangers National Park in New South Wales. Lamington National Park is made up of two sections — Green Mountains and Binna Burra. Green Mountains section is located on the western side of the Lamington Plateau. The Binna Burra section encompasses the rest of the park to the east.

Top trails

#1 - Coomera Circuit Walk

The Coomera Circuit starts along the Border Track from the Binna Burra upper day-use area. It is a great route through lush rainforest and Antarctic beech, passing along Coomera Gorge and stopping at plenty of waterfalls. Impressive and picture-worthy falls along the route are: Coomera Falls, Ungurungbano Falls, Bahnamboola Falls, Kagoonya Falls, Gwongarrong Falls, Moolgoolong Falls, Chigunya Falls, Neerigomindala Falls and Goorowa Falls. It's very well marked, and the only technical...

#2 - Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track

4.7(1408)

•Moderate

•7.4 mi

This is a great walk that wanders through part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia's world heritage area in Lamington National Park. Enjoy magnificent views across lush rainforest and the greater Gold Coast hinterland from the many lookout points along the Dave's Creek Circuit section of the walk. Beginning from the Binna Burra trailhead, go 2.3 km on the Border Track before turning onto the Daves Creek Circuit. Go through the Woggunba Valley and exit into the Daves Creek region....

#3 - Border Track and Box Forest Circuit

This is an excellent track close to the Gold Coast. Head to the carpark near O’reilly’s Rainforest retreat to start the walk. Heading out on the Border Track through the lush Gondwana Rainforest before descending on switchback trails to Canungra Creek and the box forest circuit walk. The track passes through beautiful stands of smooth, pink-barked brush box Lophostemon confertus and a few Antarctic beech trees as you travel anticlockwise through the jungle. Box orchids have fragile white...

#4 - Elabana Falls and Picnic Rock Trail

Discover the Enchanting Elabana Falls, a tropical paradise in Lamington National Park. Nestled in lush rainforest, the cascading waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in the park that just has to be explored. The trail begins from O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat and follows a well-maintained and well-marked track. Following Border Track, you'll pass through forests filled with verdant ferns and cross picturesque creeks before descending gradually to the falls and Picnic Rock. The...

#5 - Coomera River Falls via Border Track and Coomera Circuit

This is a lovely walk in the Lamington National Park in southeast Queensland. Starting from the Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Campsite, the trail weaves past numerous picturesque waterfalls. Make sure you have sturdy shoes if it's wet and muddy. The waterfalls are both at the track's apex, and you return via the same trail. The route involves a few river crossings.

This is an excellent track near the Gold Coast in the mid-section of Lamington National Park. This walk is on the easier side of moderate and great for the whole family. To reach the Morans Falls overlook, go from the Python Rock and Morans Falls trailhead through subtropical rainforest home to booyongs, figs, brush box, twisted vines, and bird's nest ferns. Enjoy breathtaking views of Morans Falls as it plunges 80 metres into the canyon of Morans Creek. The sound of Morans Falls varies...

#7 - Tullawallal Lookout

This is a gorgeous scenic track up to the Tullawallal Lookout near Binna Burra, Queensland. The rainforest along the track changes from subtropical rainforest to cool temperate rainforest and is filled with lots of birds. This starts at the Binna Burra trailhead. You follow the Border Track for 1.9km, then turn right at the track junction onto Tullawallal circuit. It's then up a a short sidetrack to Tullawallal Lookout.

#8 - O'Reilly's to Binna Burra

This is a tough walking track through rainforest and Eucalypt forests. Give yourself ample time and leave early to make it to Binna Binna Mountain with good light. Bookings are required for overnight stays, if you plan to make this an overnight journey, please visit https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/camping/bookings and check availability before your arrival. Plenty of wildlife is in this area, so take your time and keep your eyes peeled. Make sure to download the map for offline use in case...

#9 - West Canungra Creek Circuit: Yerralahla Falls and Picnic Rock

4.5(454)

•Moderate

•8.2 mi

This great walk starts at the Green Mountains day-use area and follows the Border Track for 600m before branching into the West Canungra Creek circuit trail. The circuit combines several walking tracks, descends, and meanders into the biodiverse Gondwana rainforest. The loop combines Yerralahla (Blue Pool) Track, Box Forest Circuit and Border Track. Along the way, it passes by Elabana Falls, Canungra Creek, Darraboola Creek, Yerralahla Falls, and Yerralahla (Blue Pool). It follows the...

#10 - Upper Ballanjui Falls

This is a beautiful walk through Lamington National Park, in the southeast corner of Queensland, close to the New South Wales border. The trail leads you to the beautiful waterfalls - an excellent place for a swim! The track begins at the parking area off Binna Burra Road - near the Binna Burra Treehouse. It's a lovely walk, although some parts can get quite muddy, and some creek crossings may be required.

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Peter Hodges

Jan 12, 2025•Hiking

Completed the Toolona Creek Circuit in an anticlockwise direction in the early morning. Best time to see the Antarctic beech trees along the border track. The waterfalls and rainforest scenery were spectacular! Be prepared for leeches when it’s wet, there were hundreds of them. Also spotted a superb lyrebird, lamington crayfish and a dingo. One of the best walks in Lamington National Park.

Conditions: Bugs, Muddy, Obstructions

Toolona Creek Circuit [CLOSED]

Simon Yost

Aug 28, 2024•Hiking

Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

Probably one of, if not my favorite trails in the Springbrook and Lamington national park area. Did this track after a decent dry spell, so there was very minimal mud, but have done the border track portion in the past after rain and it can get quite muddy. Even with little recent rain all the waterfalls were spectacular. The portion of the trail from the lookout over Coomera Falls to the border track is full of waterfalls and cascades. Definitely would recommend this as a must do track for anyone hiking in the Springbrook\Lamington area.

Parking: Free, Large lot

Difficulty: Moderate

Coomera Circuit Walk

Bryan Johnston

Aug 21, 2024•Hiking

Cave's loop walk, Binna Burra, Lamington National Park.

Caves Circuit Walk [CLOSED]

Scott Warner

Feb 24, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

A varied walk showing off some of the best of the Lamington forests

Ships Stern Circuit [CLOSED]

Mason Bye

Feb 22, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazing, did with a mate on a weekend some foot traffic but nothing crazy, doing Coomera circuit in the past I can’t believe it’s rated higher then this. For me #1 hike in Lamington NP. The diversity of ecosystems and the views are stunning. Gorgeous alpine heathland.

Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track

Anastasia Boulais

Feb 15, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowded

Awesome trail. Wear hiking boots as creek crossings can be very slippery. Worth bringing a pair of sandals for the drive home as my shoes were super wet and muddy. Lots of waterfalls. Mostly shaded. No leeches but we saw a lamington cray and a couple of giant skinks.

Border Track and Box Forest Circuit

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Lamington National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Lamington National Park is Coomera Circuit Walk, which has a 4.7 star rating from 1,416 reviews. This trail is 10.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,732 ft.

What is the longest trail in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lamington National Park is Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Lamington National Park?

There are 63 trails in Lamington National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 14,321 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lamington National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Lamington National Park has you covered. Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk boasts the most elevation gain with 5,764 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lost World Walking Track - Creek Camp, which will get you 5,524 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 11 camping trails in Lamington National Park and the most popular is O'Reilly's to Binna Burra with an average 4.5 star rating from 410 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 running trails in Lamington National Park and the most popular is Tullawallal Lookout with an average 4.4 star rating from 435 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Lamington National Park which is Caves Track [CLOSED] with an average 4.4 star rating from 337 community reviews.